9/11 anniversary remembered in Southern California with ceremonies, service projects

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LAPD officers at attention for the start of the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LOS ANGELES — Solemn gatherings will be held at fire stations across the Southland Tuesday to mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, while many people will engage in acts of giving to mark the date as a day of service.

The city of Los Angeles held its annual remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at the fire department’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park. The ceremony is held each year in a plaza that includes a large section of metal recovered from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the attack.

LAPD officers at attention for the start of the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

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Ringing the LAFD memorial bell for the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

A visitor checks out the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LAFD helicopters fly in formation over the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

The LAPD bagpipers begin the Memorial ceremony at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Chief of Police Michael Moore speaks at the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Volunteers pack meals for the homeless at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

The LAFD Color Guard begins the 9/11 Memorial ceremony at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti stand in silence after placing a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, right, arrive to help volunteers pack meals for the homeless at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Chief of Police Charlie Beck, left, places a wreath at the base of the 9/11 memorial in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the terror attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, LAFD, speaks at the remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Secretary of State Alex Padilla speaks at the remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

L to R, Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas, Chief of Police Charlie Beck and Secretary of State Alex Padilla at the remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Firefighters salute in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

The Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums plays at the start of the remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Helicopters fly over the flag at half mast in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Firefighters stand in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas and Los Angles Chief of Police Charlie Beck ring the fire bell 10 times as the end of watch for the Firefighters who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Firefighters stand at attention as taps are played in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Helicopters fly over the flag at half mast in remembrance of those who lost their lives 16 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. A memorial was held Monday morning at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in honor of all those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. ( Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo celebrate with volunteers after reaching the 17,000 meals packed landmark at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti help volunteers pack meals for the homeless at the Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Los Angeles as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Tuesday was the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

After the ceremony, officials joined more than 1,000 volunteers to pack food boxes for the needy. The volunteers were expected to pack 250,000 meals. Officials from the Dodgers and Rams were among those expected to take part.

Cities across the area were also holding remembrance events.

In Beverly Hills, ceremonies were slated for the morning and evening at the city fire station on Rexford Drive. The morning service included a moment of silence and a bell-ringing. The evening service will feature a wreath-laying and a musical tribute.

Culver City hosted ceremonies at three fire stations, featuring a moment of silence and lowering of flags. Santa Monica held memorial events at four stations beginning at 6:45 a.m.

Montebello will commemorate the date with a memorial walk that will begin at 4:45 p.m. at 10th Street and Whittier Boulevard and end at the Memorial Wall at Montebello City Park.

The Orange County Fire Authority held remembrance events at all of its fire stations. OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy took part in a formal ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at its Regional Fire Operations & Training Center in Irvine. That event included music, a moment of silence and bell-ringing.